Idaho National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Project Hire: Nuclear Fuel Performance Engineer (AI/ML & Data Science)
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$67K/yr - $136K/yrIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is hiring a Nuclear Fuel Performance Engineer to join their Fuel Performance, Development, and Qualification Department. This role focuses on developing a next-generation nuclear performance database to enhance the accessibility and utilization of experimental data for nuclear fuel qualification and modeling, utilizing AI and data science techniques.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in organizing and structuring experimental data from AFC irradiation and performance tests
Apply computer vision and data processing tools to extract and tag metadata from reports and images
Support the development of AI-ready datasets for use in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks
Contribute to the design and testing of a web-based interface for data access and interaction
Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to improve database architecture and usability
Document findings and present progress to the AFC leadership team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Material Science, or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution
Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycles, materials behavior, or irradiation testing
Basic experience with data analysis, database systems, or scientific computing
Preferred
Knowledge of nuclear fuel development and fuel performance modeling
Experience working with experimental data from nuclear materials testing or irradiation campaigns
Familiarity with computer vision, machine learning, or AI model development
Experience with structured databases, data curation, or metadata tagging
Programming skills in Python, with experience using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, OpenCV, or PyTorch/TensorFlow
Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks or vision-language models
Experience with web-based interfaces or data visualization tools for scientific data
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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